There must be money to be made if Virgin Money is ready to buy up ailing Northern Rock, the bank that crumbled during the summer. By offerring shareholders a tiny proportion of that paid for their shares, together with a bank of england guarantee to protect depositers, Richard Branson must think he’s on to a [...]
While UK insurance companies rack up the prices for home and contents insurance, a closer look at the policies shows the cover on the schedules is being reduced. Terrorism exclusions have been added, an illogical step given that the UK is rarely subject to terrorist attacks, and that in comparison to other risks there was no need to [...]
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Ronaldo has conceded defeat in his bid to make his dream move to Real Madrid
Drogba 'still desperate to leave' Chelsea
Didier Drogba's Chelsea future is undecided despite the appointment of Luiz Felipe Scolari
Two-footed tackle on common sense
Euro 2016's switch to a 24-team format will make the finals more congested and less competitive, says Paul Wilson
Football: Hull City sign Geovanni from Manchester City
Brazilian Geovanni has agreed a two-year contract with newly promoted Hull after just one season at Eastlands
Football: Kewell makes move to Galatasaray
Former Liverpool winger Harry Kewell has signed a two-year contract with Galatasaray
POLITICS HEADLINES
Labour MSP joins by-election race
Labour MSP Margaret Curran says she will stand as a candidate for the Glasgow East by-election after the frontrunner drops out.
Tories criticise Whitehall bonuses
The government is criticised by the Tories after it was revealed civil servants banked more than £128m in bonuses.
Inquiry urged into UK territory
MPs call for an inquiry into the administration of British overseas territory the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Watchdog set to probe MP expenses
The committee on standards in public life is considering an inquiry into MPs' expenses, the BBC understands.
Tories in 'disarray' over Lewis
The Conservatives are in "disarray" after the resignation of London deputy mayor Ray Lewis, Labour says.
